From debt to deadlifts: Fitness instructors build careers and second chances based on science

'We're not even at 15%'...: Experts reflect on Virat Kohli's comments about Indian hockey players getting fitter

4 minute readpuneMay 24, 2026 10:31 PM IST Written by Dhani Sarwateh At the age of 19, most young people start thinking about going to university. Omkar Chincholkar was thinking of a way to keep his family from losing everything. With no safety net, a Pune-born engineering student unexpectedly made a decision that would become … Read more

Does creatine help with menopausal brain fog? What about bone health in people over 40? Here’s what the science says about supplements

White creatine powder used as a pre-workout performance booster.

Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements on the planet, with new research linking it to healthy aging, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Creatine has been widely studied as an ergogenic aid to exercise, helping improve lean muscle mass, strength, performance, and recovery, but it also improves cognitive function and may help … Read more

Moringa recall highlights pathogen risks across the plant supply chain

SEM of Salmonella Typhimurium (red) invading cultured human cells

recent Salmonella The outbreak associated with recalled moringa-containing dietary supplements has increased industry scrutiny of pathogen control and sourcing monitoring of botanical ingredients used in finished products. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have now concluded both investigations, the recall highlights how contamination that occurs early in … Read more

How to eat healthier when you’re stressed, according to science

How to eat healthier when you're stressed, according to science

Eating healthy in any situation can be difficult, especially when you’re stressed. But now, new research suggests a hack to help you eat healthy even when you’re completely exhausted. This is called “pre-commitment,” and it’s a strategy that may help you make healthier food choices when you’re feeling stressed. Nutritionists say relying on this strategy … Read more